Bhutan is Very Interesting and Beautiful
Bhutan | Oct 31 - Nov 7, 2026

Kim
Kim H.
Palm Desert, CA, USA | Reviewed on Nov 12, 2026

We had a really good trip. Everything you planned worked out great, the hotels were fabulous, our driver (Suk) was fantastic and our tour guide was outstanding (Sonam Jamtsho)! We were able to alter the day as we desired, which flexibility is what we like and makes a trip much more authentic. The highlights of the trip were a visit to a Monastery of young Monks and the interaction, a prayer ceremony at a small nunnery of young nuns and the indirect communication with the nuns (they were very entertaining as some were very young) and Tiger's Nest was very interesting (I think we did it in a good time). I would add, if anyone wants to do any shopping, Paro is the only place.

Thank you for organizing such a good trip.
Kim and Gil

Hotel Reviews
Uma Punakha
Punakha

This hotel is outstanding and cozy! The staff was outstanding, views of the river and mountains are beautiful, the food was good and location is great. Loved it.

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Six Senses Thimphu
Thimphu

This hotel is fabulous with outstanding service, staff, grounds and views. The rooms are spacious and well laid out. I highly recommend this hotel. I think it is the best in Thimphu.

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Six Senses Paro
Paro

This hotel was magnificent in every way. First, it is beautiful, they were so accommodating and made everything convenient for the Tiger's Nest hike. They also arranged a Monk to come and bless our departure for a safe journey home. This is a must stay in Paro, we could have stayed for multiple days to take advantage of the spa and other amenities. The rooms are spacious as in Thimphu, but has a bit different feel, the views are incredible. Amazing place, a feeling of peace and serenity. It was a great place to end our trip.

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Activity Reviews
Paro - Hike to Tigernest Monastery aka Taktshang Goemba
Paro - Hike to Tigernest Monastery aka Taktshang Goemba
Paro

This was a great experience and so glad we did it. You have to do it to really understand the magnificence of this place.

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Transport
Punakha - Prayer ceremony at local nunnery
Punakha - Prayer ceremony at local nunnery
Bhutan

Highly recommend this experience! I loved this!

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Motithang Takin Preserve (Thimphu)
Motithang Takin Preserve (Thimphu)
Thimphu

This was very interesting. Always nice to see animals you have never heard of or seen. They have quite a large population.

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Druk Air: online check in
Bhutan

Was not able to check-in online. I am not sure if it was my phone or some other reason.

Altitude sickness - general information
Bhutan

We did not get altitude sickness, but saw some people that did. We did take medication to prevent just in case.

Paro - Rinpung  Dzong & Ta Dzong
Paro - Rinpung Dzong & Ta Dzong
Paro

This was a very interesting Dzong, lots of different things to see. This is a must see! The architecture of the building is very interesting and why they built in this configuration.

Local specialist: Sebastiaan Naus